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Babysitters in Edinburgh Old Town

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Babysitter in Edinburgh: Jennifer
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Jennifer

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I am a qualified primary teacher with full GTCS registration. I also have an HNC in Childcare and Education which specialises in prebirth to seven years of age. I have a current first..
Experience: > 11 years
Verified bookings: 1
£12.00/hr
Babysitter in Edinburgh: Julia

Julia

Babysitter in Edinburgh
Dear parents I am a fully qualified and experienced fun and friendly primary school teacher offering babysits after school, evenings, weekends and school holidays. I look forward..
Experience: > 11 years
£15.00/hr
Babysitter in Edinburgh: Saba

Saba

Babysitter in Edinburgh
Hello! I'm a responsible and imaginative eager to start my babysitting journey. I'm first aid certified and comfortable with pets, cooking, chores, and homework assistance. I'm currently..
Experience: < 1 year
£11.00/hr
Babysitter in Edinburgh: Savannah

Savannah

Babysitter in Edinburgh
I have experience with local paid babysitting and regular babysitting of a three year old, I also volunteer teaching French in my local primary school. I am a beginner in French and..
Experience: < 1 year
£10.00/hr
Babysitter in Edinburgh: Habib

Habib

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I'm a responsible, friendly, and funny babysitter with 5 years of experience caring for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. I have currently on MSc applied criminology..
Experience: > 5 years
£12.00/hr
Babysitter in Edinburgh: Emma

Emma

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I'm a fun and enthusiastic 21-year-old Irish girl studying my master's in Occupational Therapy. I love getting involved in all kinds of activities and sports, and I'm super comfortable..
Experience: < 1 year
£12.00/hr
Childminder in Edinburgh: Beatriz

Beatriz

Childminder in Edinburgh
Hi! I'm a Spanish babysitter responsible, caring and energetic. My experience comes from regularly caring for my younger cousins, which has helped me develop patience, creativity and..
Experience: > 2 years
£12.00/hr
Babysitter in Edinburgh: Sofia

Sofia

Babysitter in Edinburgh
Hi! I'm a 22 year old Masters student at the University of Edinburgh completing my degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. I was born and raised in New Jersey but I moved to Southampton,..
Experience: > 5 years
£12.00/hr
Babysitter in Edinburgh: Anya

Anya

Babysitter in Edinburgh
Hello my name is Anya! I'm 18 years old and I'm studying for my degree in Social Anthropology at Edinburgh Uni, I have worked in a Pharmacy since I was 16, I have some prior child..
Experience: < 1 year
£10.00/hr
Babysitter in Edinburgh: Isla

Isla

Babysitter in Edinburgh
My name is Isla, and I am a trainee PE teacher looking for babysitting work in the local area. I have over three years of experience babysitting for families, and I also currently..
Experience: > 2 years
£11.00/hr
Babysitter in Edinburgh: Kelly-Anne

Kelly-Anne

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Hi, I'm Kelly-Anne. I have recently moved to Edinburgh from Australia and am currently studying at Napier University. I was a nanny for 5 years for a family back in Australia. This..
Experience: > 5 years
£12.00/hr
Babysitter in Edinburgh: Dee Dee

Dee Dee

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Hi, I'm Dee Dee! I'm a fun, energetic babysitter with a passion for working with kids. For The past year I've been registered with a childcare agency and I have done many jobs for..
Experience: > 5 years
£13.00/hr
Babysitter in Edinburgh: Alice

Alice

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Hi! My name is Alice, and I’m taking a year out before heading to university next year to study history of art. During this time, I’m excited to focus on something I’ve always loved:..
Experience: > 2 years
£11.00/hr
Babysitter in Edinburgh: Tilly

Tilly

Babysitter in Edinburgh
Hello!! I am so excited to look after your loved ones for you, be it a fun event that you are going to or a stressed moment of your life where you just need some help. I would say..
Experience: < 1 year
£10.00/hr
Nanny in Edinburgh: Paula

Paula

Nanny in Edinburgh
I am an spanish Exchange student looking for improving my English skills. I am very creative and love to spend time with kids.
Experience: < 1 year
£13.00/hr
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The average age of a babysitter in Edinburgh on Babysits is 24 years.

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Reviews from parents in Edinburgh!

Elliot from Edinburgh • February 2026

Emily is an ideal babysitter. She's professional, friendly and she is clearly very capable, particularly since she is a paediatric nurse. My child took to her almost immediately which was great. Th...

Ailsa from Edinburgh • February 2026

Molly arrived early and the kids took to her straight away

Ailsa from Edinburgh • January 2026

Sophie arrived on time and was lovely.

Mercy from Edinburgh • January 2026

Victoria is very calm and highly recommended.

Giulia from Edinburgh • January 2026

Nikki is amazing! From the very first moment she was able to create a contact with my daughter Marlene and she was so at ease with her. Marlene doesn’t speak English but it was no necessary as Nikk...

Ailsa from Edinburgh • October 2025

Mandy was excellent with my kids and they took to her right away. :)

Xandra Dave from Edinburgh • September 2025

A hardworking, genuinely nice sitter who go in great with my son, and who was always keen to help.

Ailsa from Edinburgh • September 2025

Lydia arrived on time and was very sweet with the kids. Will book again

Sophia from Edinburgh • August 2025

Jennifer is simply amazing ! My daughter is not used to be with strangers and she played with Jennifer immediately and did not say anything when we left. I felt very safe leaving my 15 months old b...

Alex from Edinburgh • August 2025

We know Sophie as she used to be our daughter's nursery teacher.

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